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How to get fromLakeland to Columbusby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Lakeland to Columbus by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane TPA - CMH
    6h 22m
    $269–1,026

  2. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Rickenbacker International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)plane plane SFB - LCK
    4h 5m
    $119–470

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    24h 57m
    $132–244

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    34h 25m
    $425–892

  5. Drive 982.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Columbuscar car 982.7 mi
    17h 12m
    $180–260

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MCO - CMH
    6h 36m
    $219–887

  7. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SRQ - CMH
    8h 58m
    $217–953

  8. Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Rickenbacker International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus bus
    2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)plane plane PIE - LCK
    6h 3m
    $132–489

Lakeland to Columbus by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 888.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Columbus via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 24h 57m.

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